What’s going on? Lafayette has had two additions since it was built. It’s got half as many students as it had back in the ’60s and they don’t have enough room? What, are kids 10 times the size that they were in those days? What’s going on? Stop it now It’s time us taxpayers sent
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SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – Terry Leon Ford, 68, of Summerville, South Carolina, husband of Deborah Lynn Cary Ford, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at MUSC. Memorial Services will be Friday morning, March 21, 2025, at 11 a.m. in Summerville Baptist Church. Flowers will be accepted or memorials in Terry’s name may be made to Summerville
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Floyd William Jeffers Sr., 71, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025. He was born Oct. 24, 1953, in St. Joseph, son of the late Frances and Andrew Jeffers. He graduated from Lafayette High School, class of 1972. He worked at Pasco Steel as a welder. He enjoyed crafts, fishing, collecting beer steins,
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Eileen Rethemeyer, 58, St. Joseph, died Sunday, March 9, 2025, in St. Joseph. Born Nov. 21, 1966, St. Joseph, Survivors include daughter, Raeleen (Jacob Kimler) Owens; eight grandchildren; brothers, Mark (Vicki) Rethemeyer and Steven (Laura) Rethemeyer; Gina (Rick) Gilbert of Belton, Texas; significant other Chuck Drowns. Online condolence and full obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com. As published
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Late Notices Edward F. Hardesty WESTON, Mo. – Edward F. Hardesty, 84, Weston, Missouri, died March 10, 2025. He was a member of the Missouri Cremation Service. Arrangements under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Betty J. Harris Betty J. Harris, 96, St. Joseph, died March 12, 2025. Services pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home
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Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.
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Charlie Health provides information on data highlighting the link between romantic relationships and mental health—plus some tips for cultivating healthy relationships.
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SmartAsset identifies the U.S. cities with the highest populations of people aged 55 to 64 to determine where the biggest shifts out of the workforce and into retirement may occur.
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Ramp explains the Automated Clearing House network, including payments and how they work, who uses the network, and why it’s an essential part of modern banking.
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Square reports on the most compelling global restaurant trends shaping the food and beverage industry in 2025, from automation to diversifying revenue streams.
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Edmunds combs search data to find the 25 U.S. cars capturing the most online attention.
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Hers looks at how weight loss barriers differ across the U.S.
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Stacker ranked the top 50 films turning 50 in 2025, providing a strong overview of the innovative and long-lasting impact of 1975 cinema.
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MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Maryville R-II School District announced its superintendent, Logan Lightfoot, has been placed on administrative leave. Maryville R-II School District Board of Education President Josh McKim said Lightfoot has been on administrative leave since Monday, Feb. 24. A hearing is scheduled for Lightfoot on Thursday, March 20, at the district’s
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — School board candidates voiced their opinions on subjects ranging from a move to two high schools to improving school attendance at a St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce forum on Wednesday morning. All six candidates were in attendance and answered questions about important topics affecting the St. Joseph School District. A hot
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Construction is underway on Maple Leaf Parkway at St. Joseph’s first true skateboard park, putting the much-anticipated facility one step closer to reality for the local skateboarding community. Crews with skatepark specialist Spohn Ranch have been ramping up excavation work for the $450,000 facility at 1942 Mapleleaf Boulevard this week, with
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs have been active this offseason, making critical moves to try and keep their roster up to par for a Super Bowl return. Their latest efforts have centered around restructuring contracts, opening up the salary cap to remain competitive in free agency. Those restructured included quarterback Patrick Mahomes
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CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN and Cecilia Domínguez, CNN en Español (CNN) — Rogelio “Roger” Nores, a close friend of Liam Payne who was one of the last people to see the former One Direction singer alive, believes that Payne’s death was the result of an “extremely unfortunate” series of events. Payne fell to his
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Above average temperatures and sunshine will continue on Thursday, before a strong low pressure system brings gusty winds and a chance for scattered strong storms on Friday. Passing clouds Wednesday evening will give way to clear skies late, with overnight lows dropping into the mid to low 40s after midnight and light easterly breezes. Abundant
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Samijo Mitchell, right, the president of the Junior League of St. Joseph, said the group offers women the opportunity to lead, volunteer and find the people they most resonate with.
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The St. Joseph City Council will vote on a $4.7 million contract with E.L. Crawford for construction of the new animal shelter at 3405 S. Belt Highway at its March 17 meeting.
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One of the world’s largest wrestling companies is coming to St. Joseph. TNA Wrestling will add to St. Joseph’s history with wrestling when it hosts iMPACT! on Friday and Saturday, March 28 and 29, at the Civic Arena. Performers like Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy, Nic Nemeth, Joe Hendry, Masha Slamovich, Steve Maclin, Moose and
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Construction is underway on Maple Leaf Parkway at St. Joseph’s first true skateboard park, putting the much-anticipated facility one step closer to reality for the local skateboarding community. Crews with skatepark specialist Spohn Ranch have been ramping up excavation work for the $450,000 facility at 1942 Mapleleaf Boulevard this week, with
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn visited St. Joseph on Wednesday to attend the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce’s agri-business meeting.
Continue ReadingCNN By Curt Devine, Casey Tolan and Audrey Ash, CNN (CNN) — As the Office of Personnel Management oversaw the layoffs of thousands of federal workers and pressed others to justify their positions, the agency’s chief spokesperson repeatedly used her office for a side hustle: aspiring Instagram fashion influencer. In at least a dozen videos
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Hillyard students with a goal of learning to fly won’t have to dream anymore. Hillyard Technical Center is partnering with the FlyTech Pilot Academy to give students realistic flight experiences with a full-motion flight simulator. While the simulator may be a fun hobby or club for many students, it’s also meant
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — No one ever said building one (or two) new high schools would be easy. Not in this city. To win voter approval, supporters of Proposition 2 must navigate voter mistrust, antipathy for property taxes and resistance to change. If only you could heat those old buildings with nostalgia. Less
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Spending money like drunken sailors The New York Post website says ignore the stock market, Wall Street dealing with painful detox from government spending addiction. Boy, isn’t that true? That was on Fox News. And I started clapping. Yep, they’re spending on money like a bunch of drunken sailors. Now let’s see if we can
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HAMILTON, Mo. – Marvin Ross Nickell, 97, Hamilton, Missouri, passed away on March 11, 2025, at the Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home, Hamilton. Marvin moved to Hamilton in 1955 and previously lived in Columbia and Skidmore, Missouri. Marvin was born on June 18, 1927, in Daviess County, Missouri, to Gay and Jessie (Cox) Nickell. He earned
Continue Reading Late Notices Donna M. Eads WEATHERBY, Mo. -Donna Mae Eads, 70, died March 8, 2025. Cremation under the direction of Turner Family Funeral Home. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com Kyle L. Johnson MAYSVILLE, Mo. -Kyle Leon Johnson, 60, died March 7, 2025. Celebration of life service 2 p.m. March 21 at Turner Family Funeral Home in Maysville. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com Suzanne
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